Acids

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Good morning! Typically I am a lurker here BUT if

someone ask about an ingredient I will try to

jump in! I sell both acids as well as a new

liposome based salicylic liquid 2% base. My prices

are in line as well. Shipping is the cost, period.

*Just curious if this is for your pets? I blend my

own shampoo for my mastiffs with the acids to

keep blocked sebacous glands at bay. ;-)

Just noticed your e-mail is all...

Take care,

Markey

www.gardenofwisdom.com

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> I'm looking for glycolic acid 70% and salycilic acid.

> Thanks,

> Hudgins

> docs2pets@...

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[Guest guest]

Hey All -

Anyone here know much about acids? I'm working on a leave on skin

formula that is fairly acidic. PH of 4. Currently I'm using

Triethanolamine to bring the PH up to 6. My problem is, I have to use

about 3% TEA to get the PH to 6. I've read through some of the old

posts on TEA and my own research and I don't think a 3% level is safe,

though I've been testing it on myself with no problem.

My question; Is 3% TEA too much and/or does anyone know of another

safer way to adjust PH to more alkaline other than TEA? Other facts

about this formulation –

It has a high protein content and fairly high solvent content and the

emulsification system is very dependent on PH. I'm concerned with the

long term use safety with such a high level of TEA. I mention the

protein content because I remember reading something on this board

that a high protien/amino acid content possibly makes TEA more er....

toxic - for lack of a better word....

Can I mix Tetrasodium EDTA with the Triethanolamine? I'm also not

sure If I want the PH at 6 – maybe I'll make it 5 but that would still

require about 2% TEA - an unusual amount to get the PH up. I would

like to keep my PH adjustment under 1% if possible.

Thanks, Mark